MUD/BONE

The Mud/Bone Collective is dedicated to creating collaborative theater that fosters connections between diverse communities and sheds light on the stories of under-represented individuals. We are concerned with deepening the resonance between seemingly disparate entities, and view theater as a site for truth, truce, transcendence, and reconciliation. We approach our work with a spirit of curiosity, risk-taking and exploration, and believe in testing the limits of live performance as a means to promote audience engagement and civic dialogue.

Toward this mission, we: • Create original productions drawing inspiration from local untold stories and classical texts; • Maintain an ensemble through collective training, where artists share a common experience, strengthen creative relationships, and develop a common vocabulary; • Ensure that minority artists play a majority role in the ensemble and hold positions of leadership within the organization; • Partner with local community organizations to illuminate individuals’ stories through a combination of research, interviews, residencies, and workshops; • Develop work with the ensemble using a collaborative process of research, exploration, and experimentation; • Maximize the possibilities of live theater by creating productions that are multidisciplinary, emphasize physical theater, and engage in real and direct interactions with the audience; • Cultivate a diverse audience and promote civic dialogue through talkbacks, outreach, education, and other community development efforts